Peace!

Tonight's message is for leaders and followers alike. No matter who you are, this message can apply to you.

I began tonight with the song "You Are God Alone," by Phillips, Craig, & Dean.

"You are not a God created by human hands. You are not a God dependent on any mortal man. You are not a God in need of anything we can give. By Your plan, that's just the way it is."

"You are God alone! From before time began, You were on Your throne; You were God alone. And right now, in the good times and bad, You are on Your throne. You are God alone!"

Scripture from the Maxwell devotional came from Psalm 37:5-9:

"Commit your way to the Lord;
trust in Him and He will do this:
He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn,
the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.

Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him;
do not fret when men succeed in their ways,
when they carry out their wicked schemes.

Refrain from anger and turn from wrath;
do not fret--it leads only to evil.
For evil men will be cut off,
but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land."

The message/commentary I have for you tonight is brief. I back it up with multiple Scripture references, though, which are much more important.

The verses above remind us to trust in God and rely on Him. Leader or not, this truth still applies. We must remember that, no matter what happens, He is in control. He is on the throne!

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

"'Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in Me.'" (Jesus in John 14:1 (NIV))

"'Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.'" (Jesus in John 14:27 (NIV))

"I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world!'" (Jesus in John 16:33 (NIV))

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)

"You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in You." Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13 (NIV)

Keep these verses in mind. Post them wherever you will see them a lot. Let His promises sink in. Trust in Him and rest in His peace! God bless you!